Archive for the ‘Tissue Processing’ Category

China’s Strides, and Pitfalls, in Regenerative Medicine

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

China is quickly becoming a powerhouse in the field of regenerative medicine; however, despite the country’s obvious commitment to the cause and rapid successes in the field, they are also being questioned by worldwide authorities on regenerative medicine for their willingness to use unverified stem cell techniques in Chinese clinics and hospitals. Though they are continuing to make great strides, the lack of governmental regulation places a burden on the burgeoning research. A recent article on ScienceProgress.org details the intricate struggle.

What do you think about the Chinese approach to regenerative medicine? What, if any, are the implications for the US?

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Donate Life Float at 2010 Rose Parade

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Check out a few photos from the stunning float, featuring AlloSource’s float rider Manuel Salazar, a courageous quadruple amputee and tissue recipient.

For a third consecutive year, Donate Life was among the Rose Parade float award winners. This year’s “New Life Rises” entry won the prestigious Theme Trophy for Excellence in Presenting the Parade Theme, “A Cut Above The Rest.”

Additionally, ABC conducted a text-message poll allowing their millions of viewers to select their favorite float. The winner: Donate Life!

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Inside AlloSource

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

A behind-the-scenes look at a tissue processing facility

 

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Human tissue and evolving medicine saves lives

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

The following byline from AlloSource has appeared in hundreds of media outlets around the countryMeetingwDoctor_0035

Amidst the constantly changing world of medicine, innovative research from some of the world’s leading surgeons is finding new ways to use donated human tissue to treat a host of medical conditions.

Registered donors and their families donate this allograft tissue in the same way organs are donated. It is used in many life-saving and enhancing medical procedures already, with numerous new opportunities on the horizon.

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Welcome

Monday, September 28th, 2009

tom_cycyota Twitter! Helium! Facebook! Blogosphere! LinkedIn!

Are these new made up words? If you’re connected to the high communication environment, you know that these are all ways to get and share information with other people. Who would have imagined as little as several years ago that a messaging website called Twitter would have more than 7 million participating members today? It’s been incredible to watch the alternate methods people have found to stay connected with one another.

And on that note, to help AlloSource communicate with its various stakeholders, we bring you our new blog, AllograftPossibilities.org.

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